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Join Farshore's dynamic Marketing and PR team and propel your career alongside TikTok sensations and beloved classics
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Embark on an exciting journey with Farshore, a distinguished publishing house celebrated for its iconic brands and bestselling authors. From TikTok viral hits like 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' to cherished characters such as Mr. Men Little Miss and Winnie-the-Pooh, Farshore stands at the forefront of captivating young readers and fostering literary treasures.
- Assist in crafting and executing marketing and publicity campaigns that drive sales and enhance author reputations.
- Provide administrative support to ensure the seamless operation of campaigns.
- Engage in creative development for consumer campaigns across various formats.
- Coordinate prestigious children's book awards and monitor press coverage.
- Organize mailings for press and influencers, aligning with seasonal events.
- Contribute to major events, festivals, and author tours.
- Support influencer outreach, media pitching, and social media management.
- Handle administrative duties, from scheduling to stock management.
- Create engaging social media content and website updates.
- Administrative experience and a passion for marketing and PR.
- Proficiency in social media, digital marketing, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication abilities and a creative eye.
To apply, submit your application through Applied. For any queries, email recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with 'Vacancy Query' and the job title. Farshore is a Carbon Neutral company offering a range of benefits, including hybrid working, healthcare, and employee networks. Discover more about The Book Trade Charity at https://www.btbs.org/.
Come and be part of our award-winning Marketing and PR team at Farshore, home to TikTok sensations including Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, modern classics including Lemony Snicket and Michael Morpurgo, and the world’s most loved brands including Mr Men Little Miss and Winnie-the-Pooh.
As Marketing and Publicity Assistant you will join Farshore’s friendly, supportive and inclusive Marketing and PR team. The role will assist with campaigns designed to drive profitable sales, strengthen key author brands, and successfully launch debut books.
The Assistant will provide significant administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of all marketing and publicity campaigns, as well as providing creative input where necessary. The role will help to develop highly creative consumer campaigns across physical, digital and audio products.
This role is ideally suited to an organised and detail-focused candidate who has bags of creativity, initiative and energy. We are looking for someone with a passion for PR and marketing, who is looking to kick start their career in the publishing sector.
Key tasks and accountabilities
Co-ordinate submissions for all national and regional children’s book awards, overseen by Press Officer.
Monitor and record press coverage, including compiling coverage reports as required.
Co-ordinate and send regular mailings for press and influencers, including for key seasonal moments e.g. Easter, Halloween, Christmas.
Manage submissions for the monthly Children’s Previews in The Bookseller (publishing industry magazine).
Support with high-profile events, including planning, logistics and accompanying authors, including at festivals, schools, launches and tours.
Support the marketing and PR team on a range of tasks for agreed key marketing and publicity campaigns including influencer outreach, media pitching, event planning, print & digital advertising, amazon advertising, social media and email marketing
Complete key admin tasks including scheduling meetings, managing file sharing, mailings, managing stock in our mailing house, setting up suppliers, monitoring the general inbox and dealing with enquiries
Create and schedule social media posts for key campaigns and provide support to the Marketing & PR teams across all Farshore social media channels
Support the Marketing Executive on the development of the Farshore Stocklist, including co-ordinating teams and approvals
Assist with updates, maintenance, and content creation for the Farshore website
Help to create presentations, where necessary, for internal presentations and author meetings
Skills required
Administrative experience
Knowledge or understanding of social media platforms
Digital marketing knowledge
Microsoft programmes
Excellent organisational skills
Research
Great attention to detail
Strong eye for design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit https://www.btbs.org/
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
